New York Mets

All-Star outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was a highly coveted free agent this offseason yet chose to remain with the New York Mets instead of changing clubs for a fifth time within three years.

The New York Mets announced Monday that longtime catcher Mike Piazza will have his No. 31 jersey retired by the franchise on July 30.  

The love affair between Yoenis Cespedes and the New York Mets may not turn out to be a long-term relationship. But it'll be more than a fling.

The New York Mets continued fortifying their bullpen Wednesday, agreeing to a two-year, $12 million deal with veteran reliever Antonio Bastardo.

We're wading past the middle of January, and Justin Upton still doesn't have a job.

It seems crazy: We're talking about a five-tool 28-year-old here, and baseball is littered with teams that could use a power bat and an outfield upgrade.

Don't worry. Noah Syndergaard didn't actually chop his precious locks. He did, however, have a little fun with his fans.

The New York Mets pitcher posted a photo of himself sitting in a salon chair on Wednesday, captioning it with a suspenseful "Guess what time it is...."

The right-hander kept the joke up for five hours before finally following it up with another photo, writing a sly "Just kidding":

The new year may have just kicked off, but Bartolo Colon wasted no time jumping in.

The right-hander is already working to make the most of the $7.25 million deal the New York Mets struck with him to bring him back for one more season.

Euphoria lasts only so long.

The giddiness and amazement that existed with the New York Mets' fall wonderland was pure bliss for a franchise that had for too long operated without a semblance of a care for on-field winning.

What the New York Mets really needed this Christmas week was a center fielder who could also hit in the middle of the lineup.

What they got was Alejandro De Aza.

The New York Mets have bolstered their outfield depth for next season, reportedly agreeing to a deal with Alejandro De Aza on a one-year deal.